Job Description
_GIFTED is hiring School - Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for our full-time positions for the 2025/2026 school year in Belen, NM. _
GIFTED provides you with incredible support. We truly listen and advocate for your needs to match you with great school - based opportunities. Our extremely responsive team is here to support you throughout your contract.
*Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA*
* 2025-2026 school year
* Full time | 37.5 hours per week
* $36 - $38 an hour
* Great school district with supportive staff!
* Must have Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure
* Out of state Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants are welcome to apply!
*Job Responsibilities:*
* Providing occupational therapy services to assigned student caseload as directed by the supervising OT and outlined within the IEP (both small group & whole group).
* Assist the OT in devising strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
* Paperwork requirements include but are not limited to data tracking, logging when students have received therapy, creating & maintaining a therapy schedule, creating weekly therapy lesson plans, completing IEP input forms for your supervisor and completing quarterly progress reports.
* Participate in initial and ongoing training and/or shadowing from supervisors, parents, and other therapy team members as appropriate, including demonstration of current programs.
* Maintain a positive environment to encourage the personal, social, and academic growth of all students.
* Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
* Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information pertaining to students within the school environment and community.
* Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
* Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
* Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, families, businesses, and the public at large using exemplary written, verbal, and listening skills.
* Demonstrate conflict management skills by actively listening, finding solutions to problems, and working well with difficult people.
*About Gifted Healthcare*
Gifted Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!
#COTA
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatrics
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No nights
* No weekends
Experience:
* COTA: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Night shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday,